Side Effects

by Jen Calonita

  “I’ll keep asking around about your dad,” Anna tells him. “If I hear anything, I’ll call you.”

  “Call me even if you don’t,” Keith says, and they kiss through the window.

  The backseats break out in applause. Sam whistles.

  “All right, all right.” I can tell Keith is blushing. “Shut up.” We’re still giggling when he starts the car. “I’ll remember this when it comes to your dating lives.”

  I smile to myself as Keith pulls down the road again and we pass the sign that says we’re leaving Emmet State Park. THANKS FOR VISITING! it says underneath a picture of a friendly cartoon bear. But I’m still thinking about dating. After Lexi’s pep talk, I’m actually looking forward to it now.

  To be continued in Side Effects

  Part 4—Where Do We Go From Here

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